Heartache City
Band Story
<p>Stephen “Steff” Fontaine is a veteran rock vocalist whose career has spanned three decades. After a brief absence from the scene, Steff has returned and is ready to rock!</p>
<p>Career Highlights:</p>
<p>1976 - Joined Alien, an Arizona base band that was voted the No.1 cover band in Phoenix in 1977</p>
<p>1980 - Joined the band Full House, formerly known as Black Sheep</p>
<p>1980 - Wrote and recorded the vocals on an album done by Orange County based band, Hustler. The band was managed by guitarist and entrepreneurial juggernaut, Jim Hambrick.</p>
<p>1982 - Joined the band Joshua, which was voted Music Connections Magazine’s band and album of the year</p>
<p>1984 - Formed the band Outcast with Scott Warren (current keyboardist for Dio)</p>
<p>1986 - Accepted as the vocalist for Uriah Heep’s United States and Canadian tour</p>
<p>1988 - Formed the band Ring Leader, a studio project with guitarist Lonny Napier</p>
<p>1990 - Formed the band Dirty World with guitarist Brad Wilson (Blind Date) and drummer Marc Droubay (Survivor)</p>
<p>1991 - Joined the Eddie St. James Project</p>
<p>1997 - Formed Majestic (a tribute band to Journey) and Burn (a tribute band to Deep Purple and Rainbow)</p>
<p>1999 - Formed the band Nightmare Carnival</p>
<p>2000 - Formed the band Heartache City with guitarist Ron Sachs and bassist Wanda “Vixen” Ortiz (currently with the Iron Maidens)</p>
<p>2001 to current - Produced and performed background vocals for various LA/OC and international rock projects. Also, sang with Whitesnake and rainbow tribute band WhiteRain. Currently involved with various passions! STAY TUNED!!!!!</p>
<p>Career Highlights:</p>
<p>1976 - Joined Alien, an Arizona base band that was voted the No.1 cover band in Phoenix in 1977</p>
<p>1980 - Joined the band Full House, formerly known as Black Sheep</p>
<p>1980 - Wrote and recorded the vocals on an album done by Orange County based band, Hustler. The band was managed by guitarist and entrepreneurial juggernaut, Jim Hambrick.</p>
<p>1982 - Joined the band Joshua, which was voted Music Connections Magazine’s band and album of the year</p>
<p>1984 - Formed the band Outcast with Scott Warren (current keyboardist for Dio)</p>
<p>1986 - Accepted as the vocalist for Uriah Heep’s United States and Canadian tour</p>
<p>1988 - Formed the band Ring Leader, a studio project with guitarist Lonny Napier</p>
<p>1990 - Formed the band Dirty World with guitarist Brad Wilson (Blind Date) and drummer Marc Droubay (Survivor)</p>
<p>1991 - Joined the Eddie St. James Project</p>
<p>1997 - Formed Majestic (a tribute band to Journey) and Burn (a tribute band to Deep Purple and Rainbow)</p>
<p>1999 - Formed the band Nightmare Carnival</p>
<p>2000 - Formed the band Heartache City with guitarist Ron Sachs and bassist Wanda “Vixen” Ortiz (currently with the Iron Maidens)</p>
<p>2001 to current - Produced and performed background vocals for various LA/OC and international rock projects. Also, sang with Whitesnake and rainbow tribute band WhiteRain. Currently involved with various passions! STAY TUNED!!!!!</p>
Bandmates: Stephen Fontaine
Location: AMERICA NORTH: USA: California (CA)
Genre: Rock